childish
adjective
of, like, or befitting a child.
unchildish
-
a word derived from
childish.
Example Sentences
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The severely practical character of Emily's answer is a relief from the unchildish philosophy of Branwell, Maria, and the baby.
From Emily Brontë by A. Mary F. (Agnes Mary Frances) Robinson
He might have been forty judging by his hard, unchildish expression.
From A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter
He faced Margaret, his eyes shrewd with unchildish wisdom.
From A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter
She sighed again and looked away to the east with a strange, unchildish, set stare in her eyes.
From Rose of Dutcher's Coolly by Hamlin Garland
Out there he looks eager and cheerful, No matter how poorly he fares; No sign that his young heart is heavy With the weight of unchildish cares.
From Happy Days for Boys and Girls by Various
